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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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